Emma's Guidebook
Eat
Enjoy the lively outdoor dining area in fine weather, interiors enthusiasts will love the main restaurant and bar area. Leave time for a stroll through the lovely wildflower walk.
Modern Italian, with an extensive vegetarian menu.
26 locals recommend
Devour at The Dyehouse
Luke LaneEnjoy the lively outdoor dining area in fine weather, interiors enthusiasts will love the main restaurant and bar area. Leave time for a stroll through the lovely wildflower walk.
Modern Italian, with an extensive vegetarian menu.
A 15 minute walk from Sunnybank, or park in the car park and take a circular walk taking in 2 dams, before enjoying the (dog) friendly pub. Great pie, tasty roasts and a nice beer garden. Always has a good vegetarian option. Somehow combining the traditional pub with a contemporary interior and menu. Our ‘go to’ for a relaxed, sociable Sunday lunch.
12 locals recommend
The Pickled Pheasant
Woodhead RoadA 15 minute walk from Sunnybank, or park in the car park and take a circular walk taking in 2 dams, before enjoying the (dog) friendly pub. Great pie, tasty roasts and a nice beer garden. Always has a good vegetarian option. Somehow combining the traditional pub with a contemporary interior and menu. Our ‘go to’ for a relaxed, sociable Sunday lunch.
Great Fish & Chips - eat in or takeaway. Open all day, 5 minute walk from Sunnybank. Be prepared to queue for your takeaway...it’s worth it!!
7 locals recommend
Compo's
9 Burnlee RdGreat Fish & Chips - eat in or takeaway. Open all day, 5 minute walk from Sunnybank. Be prepared to queue for your takeaway...it’s worth it!!
Popular with visiting cyclists and locals alike, hearty, modern breakfasts and tasty lunches. Buzzy atmosphere, dine inside or enjoy the comfy outside seating.
13 locals recommend
Bloc
19a Huddersfield RdPopular with visiting cyclists and locals alike, hearty, modern breakfasts and tasty lunches. Buzzy atmosphere, dine inside or enjoy the comfy outside seating.
Enjoy a bottle of wine with a panini or light bite. Equally, a good spot for a pot of tea and to read the papers or catch up with a friend. Cosy space, up winding stairs.
14 locals recommend
Oscar's Cafe & Wine Bar
Rotcher RoadEnjoy a bottle of wine with a panini or light bite. Equally, a good spot for a pot of tea and to read the papers or catch up with a friend. Cosy space, up winding stairs.
The Whippet & Pickle
14c Town GateGreat brunch (all day if you like!!)
To takeaway or eat in - delicious burgers (veggie options too).
17 locals recommend
Lou & Joe's Burger Co
11 Victoria StTo takeaway or eat in - delicious burgers (veggie options too).
Art & Culture
Award winning gallery named for locally born Barbara. Incredible architecture (try to find a right angle) quality exhibits and a beautiful garden. Perfect way to spend an afternoon.
74 locals recommend
The Hepworth Wakefield
Gallery WalkAward winning gallery named for locally born Barbara. Incredible architecture (try to find a right angle) quality exhibits and a beautiful garden. Perfect way to spend an afternoon.
A real jewel in the crown, the YSP is worth a visit rain or shine. Fabulous parkland with an incredible selection of sculpture to enjoy - or just enjoy the views, the lake and the woodland walk. A rainy day could be spent indoors here, the long gallery always has an interesting exhibit - and the coffee shop is worth a visit too. Taste locally made ice cream from the kiosk close to the car park.
159 locals recommend
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
A real jewel in the crown, the YSP is worth a visit rain or shine. Fabulous parkland with an incredible selection of sculpture to enjoy - or just enjoy the views, the lake and the woodland walk. A rainy day could be spent indoors here, the long gallery always has an interesting exhibit - and the coffee shop is worth a visit too. Taste locally made ice cream from the kiosk close to the car park.
Local project. Art, design, crafts. Spot my sister in law - and namesake’s work in the shop.
Sculpture Lounge
Local project. Art, design, crafts. Spot my sister in law - and namesake’s work in the shop.
Music & Entertainment
Picturedrome
Live music, great gigs, with a drink in hand.
Sightseeing
Holmfirth Vineyard
Woodhouse LaneTreat yourself to a Vineyard tour or afternoon tea.
Kirklees Light Railway
Park Mill WayEat, independent shops, events, live music, visual arts & sculpture, heritage. Check the website for ‘What’s On.’
119 locals recommend
The Wine Barrel
BlackledgeEat, independent shops, events, live music, visual arts & sculpture, heritage. Check the website for ‘What’s On.’
Hard to categorise. Home made cider, orchard and cider press tours. Plus great cafe - including outdoor spaces. Find out more On Insta at
Purenorthciderpress.
14 locals recommend
The Cider Press
43 Deanhouse LnHard to categorise. Home made cider, orchard and cider press tours. Plus great cafe - including outdoor spaces. Find out more On Insta at
Purenorthciderpress.
Cawthorne Country Park
Meerkats!! Pygmy goats, country house, gardens and farm shop.
25 locals recommend
Cannon Hall Museum, Park and Gardens
Bark House LaneMeerkats!! Pygmy goats, country house, gardens and farm shop.
Shop Local
Wonderful independent book shop, pop in for a browse. Will order books in for you. Good selection of local guide books.
Read
41 Huddersfield RdWonderful independent book shop, pop in for a browse. Will order books in for you. Good selection of local guide books.
Andrew's Greengrocers
64 Huddersfield RdJust a brilliant truly local shop, fresh fruit & veg and more.
Local institution, a lovely shop for a browse. Great place for unusual gifts and cards.
The Gift Horse
86-88 Huddersfield RdLocal institution, a lovely shop for a browse. Great place for unusual gifts and cards.
Knowledgeable service and brilliant selection of hardworking shoes and boots. Plus, guided walks!!
Peak Footwear
57 Huddersfield RdKnowledgeable service and brilliant selection of hardworking shoes and boots. Plus, guided walks!!